Description
The Nautilus large silicone baking pan, finished in blue, is built for the everyday baking jobs where a flexible mould makes life easier than a rigid metal tin, from turning out a whole cake in one piece to baking individual portions that release without sticking. It is moulded from food-grade silicone, a material that tolerates oven temperatures used for most home baking while staying flexible enough to twist and pop out a finished bake without needing to run a knife around the edge first. Unlike metal tins, it will not rust, dent or develop the discoloured patches that eventually make old bakeware look worn out. The naturally non-stick surface means most recipes need only a light wipe of oil or none at all, which cuts down on both added fat and on scrubbing afterwards. Being lightweight compared with a metal or ceramic pan of the same size, it is also easier to handle in and out of a hot oven and simpler to store afterwards, since it can be rolled or flexed to fit into a smaller gap in a cupboard or drawer. Use it for cakes, cornbread, brownies, quiches or savoury bakes that need to come out of the pan in one clean piece. The large size makes it a practical choice for a full-sized family cake or loaf, and the flexible body means the finished bake releases with a gentle twist rather than a forceful turn-out that can crack a delicate sponge. It is dishwasher safe, though hand-washing with warm soapy water is gentler on the surface over hundreds of uses. Avoid cutting directly in the pan with a knife, since this can nick the surface over time. Let it cool before washing to avoid warping it while it is still soft from the oven. Part of the Nautilus bakeware range, this pan is a practical, low-cost way to add flexible, easy-release bakeware to a kitchen that currently relies only on metal tins.
